CAROLINE: Now that you're finally here, your favorite diner is all yours.
I'm crowning her the Queen of Grouchland.
(Caroline gives Mrs. Shepherd's check to Susanna. Susanna
puts it in her apron pocket.)
SUSANNA:
If she's extra grouchy, I'm not surprised. Today is her
birthday, remember? And she has no idea what she's in
for. She just needs a little Christmas, and she's about to
get it. (pause) Come to think of it, we could all use a little
Christmas. (pause) I'll go say hello.
CAROLINE:
(in passing again) Good luck.
MR. MATTIELLO:
In Italia we say, "In bocca al lupo." May you be eaten by a
wolf.
SUSANNA:
Then I'm glad we're not in Italy!
("Underscore 2" ends. Mr. Mattiello exits backstage to the
"kitchen." Susanna crosses to Mrs. Shepherd's table with a
coffee pot.)
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